The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT (17 - 19) vs. BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 24,400
€ 41,200
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT is 5.5 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the BMW 325i.
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 325i
57.5
71.4
79.4
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.4 in
Width
71.5 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
57.5 in
Height
55.9 in
105.7
183.9
108.7
178.4
183.9 in
Length
178.4 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 325i
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
805 lb
22.33 %
General
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 325i
5E
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 325i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
*DPC*
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325i
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 325i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
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18.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
18.92 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
48 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 325i
39 mpg
city
21 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
634 mi
Range
477 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
634 mi
477 mi
BMW 325i
Environmental Impact
92.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
155.3 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
92.9 kWh
155.3 kWh
BMW 325i
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 325i
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
44.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
